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Sew Personal: Embroider Your Own Keepsake

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (SPL) at Spring Lake Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Maker, STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the timeless art of embroidery in this hands-on workshop designed for beginners and curious creatives. Artist in residence, Kia Love, will teach foundational stitches and techniques as you craft a small, personalized piece of fiber art.

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Hearts and Crafts: Diamond Art

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (CLF) at Cliffdale Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, General Program

Age Group:

19+ Years
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 19+ Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General Program
Registration Required
Event Details:

Add a little sparkle to your day with Hearts and Crafts: Diamond Dot Painting!

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Framed With Love

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Show your loved one you care by creating a custom picture frame as a gift. Paint, draw and bedazzle with provided supplies until you have the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. All you’ll need to add is the perfect picture. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Art 4 All: Valentine's Day Cards Past and Present

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (BOR) at Bordeaux Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Everyone can share the love with handmade cards. Explore the history of Valentine's Day cards and make a recycled card of your own! 

For more information about this program, please call 910-483-7727, ext. 1381. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Hearts and Crafts: Family Card-Making Fun

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

19+ Years, All Ages
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 19+ Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with creativity and love at the library! Everyone is invited to join us for a hands-on card-making workshop where kids and adults can craft heartfelt Valentine’s cards together.

A pile of multi-colored sensory toys with different textures.

Let's Dough It! Stop and Smell the Roses

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program, STEM

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Children's Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sensory Program, STEM
Event Details:

Follow your nose towards the scents of rose and eucalyptus. Then roll up your sleeves and ready your imaginations as we create beautiful rose bouquets from playdough! 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Sew What?: Teen Sewing Experiments

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Story Time Room (ERL) at East Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Teens are invited to learn the basics of sewing and to create a unique project to take home. This month we'll be making a pen-pocket bookmark, perfect for your notebook or binder. 

Metal containers holding pens, colored pencils, scissors, paintbrushes and rulers.

Cards That Care

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (WRL) at West Regional Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Decorate a heartfelt card, then let the words flow as you write a special message for a friend, a loved one—or even your future self. Add your personal touch and create something meaningful to cherish or share. 

Drawn images of a tablet with a magnifying glass on top of it, a round beaker with liquid in the left half and bubbles coming out of the top and a microscope on a yellow background.

Homeschool Zoology: Penguins

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting/Activity Room (HPM) at Hope Mills Community Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, STEM

Age Group:

6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Bundle up for a penguin-packed adventure! Dive into the icy world of penguins and uncover the answer to the age-old question: how do penguins stay warm and dry in freezing climates?

A girl and boy riding on the pages of an open book. There are a few leaves flying behind them. On the orange book is an image of an open book with a few stars coming out of it and the words "Cumberland County Literacy Council" under it. Under the entire image are the words "Imagination Library Storytime".

Imagination Library Story Time

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Time Area (HQU) at Headquarters Library

Program Type:

Story Time

Age Group:

0-5 Years
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is mail. 

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Baby Bounce: Wiggle and Bounce

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and interactive story time for babies and toddlers up to age 23 months old. We will read stories, sing songs and do simple movement activities. 

This week's theme is about wiggling and bouncing. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler and Preschool Gentle Story Time: Friends

10:30am–11:15am
0-5 Years
Bordeaux Community Library
Library Branch: Bordeaux Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (BOR)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Sensory Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle, welcoming story time centered on the theme of friends. Enjoy stories, songs and calm activities presented in a sensory-friendly environment.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Story Time: Space and Stars

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Blast off into story time for children ages 2–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Story Time: Unicorns

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Prance, sparkle and imagine! Little unicorn lovers ages 1–3 are invited to a magical story time filled with unicorn stories, songs and playful activities inspired by rainbows, sparkles and make-believe magic. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Story Time: Space

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Blast off into story time for children ages 1–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler Story Time: Farm Animals

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled story time designed especially for curious little ones!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Chocolatey Fun

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Cuddle, Play, Socialize. Songs, rhymes, finger plays and short stories are the highlights of this lap-sit experience for parents and their children. For babies and tots 0-23 months. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Story Time: Space

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
West Regional Library
Library Branch: West Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (WRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Blast off into story time for children ages 1–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Baby Bounce and Tots Story Time: Cars and Trucks

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy, playful story time just for babies and toddlers up to 24 months! We’ll share sweet, simple stories, sing joyful songs and enjoy gentle movement activities perfect for little learners.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Preschool Story Time: Teeth

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

February is Children’s Dental Health Month, and we’re learning how to take care of our pearly whites!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Family Story Time: Year of the Horse

10:00am–10:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at story time! This week’s theme honors the Year of the Horse with horse-inspired stories, songs and movement activities.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Imagination Library Story Time

10:00am–10:30am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

This month's theme is hugs and kisses. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

CC Literacy Council Presents Imagination Library Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
0-5 Years
East Regional Library
Library Branch: East Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (ERL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a special family-friendly story time where little ones can enjoy engaging tales and fun activities. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Oh, the Fun! Dr. Seuss Birthday Story Time

10:30am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: General Program, Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a playful Dr. Seuss celebration featuring your favorite stories, hands-on crafts and a special invitation for families to celebrate with Seuss-inspired outfits or accessories.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
11 am

Family Story Time: Space and Stars

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Hope Mills Community Library
Library Branch: Hope Mills Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (HPM)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Blast off into story time for children ages 2–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and fun.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Preschool Story Time: Unicorns

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
Spring Lake Community Library
Library Branch: Spring Lake Community Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (SPL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Prance, sparkle and imagine! Little unicorn lovers ages 3–5 are invited to a magical story time filled with unicorn stories, songs and playful activities inspired by rainbows, sparkles and make-believe magic. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Preschool Story Time: Farm Animals

11:00am–11:30am
0-5 Years
North Regional Library
Library Branch: North Regional Library
Room: Meeting/Activity Room (NRL)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Get ready for a lively and interactive story time designed just for preschoolers. We’ll dive into imaginative picture books, sing fun action songs and enjoy playful games that help children build early literacy, coordination and social skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Chocolatey Fun

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Cliffdale Regional Library
Library Branch: Cliffdale Regional Library
Room: Story Time Room (CLF)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for stories, music and movement at this weekly toddler and preschool story time!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Toddler and Preschool Story Time: Friendship

11:00am–11:45am
0-5 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and engaging story time designed for children ages 2–5! Each week features a new theme filled with stories and playful activities. This week’s theme, friendship, celebrates kindness, sharing and being a good friend. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Puppet Show: Sugary Sweet Stories

11:00am–12:00pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, 12-14 Years, 15-18 Years
Program Type: Culture & Entertainment, Story Time
Event Details:

Bring the whole family for a delightful program filled with funny puppet shows and engaging movement songs inspired by sugary sweet stories! These interactive performances support early literacy skills while encouraging a love of stories.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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Evening Family Story Time: Once Upon a Fairy Tale

5:00pm–5:45pm
0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Headquarters Library
Library Branch: Headquarters Library
Room: Story Time Area (HQU)
Age Group: 0-5 Years, 6-11 Years
Program Type: Story Time
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful evening of story time and crafts for children aged 0-11. Our engaging sessions feature a variety of themed stories and exciting craft activities that will spark creativity and imagination in young minds.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.